Page three of a handwritten and signed letter. This item is not dated and does not give the location of production. Houston gives instructions to detachments in the field and requests that they keep in communication with his department.

Handwritten and signed letter to Ashbel Smith (1805-1886), a Texas politician, written on May 7, 1859 in Huntsville, Texas. Houston writes about the "Hamton Convention" and gives his opinions on the nominees for various political offices. He also talks about employing men to make ditches for him.

Handwritten and signed legal documents and manufacturing labels from Texas. The signatures include those of Sam Houston, Stephen F. Austin, and James Bowie. The items relate to the activities of the Arkansas and Texas Land Company and the Comal Manufacturing Company.